SENATOR Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. today said he continues to be inspired by the resounding welcome he has been getting from his Unity Caravan despite the endorsement of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) of his political rival and efforts to stop him from winning the vice presidency.

"I am completely taken by surprise and humbled by the show of support to my advocacy for national unity. No amount of negative campaigning will stop me from pursuing my advocacy to help our people have a better life," he said.

He said despite the endorsement of the NPC of fellow Senator Francis Escudero, he remains hopeful that their local leaders will continue with their commitment to help him in his campaign.

Marcos also pointed out that a classic example is the support of NPC Founder Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco, his godfather, who had assured him that he would let his members choose their vice presidential candidate.

During his Unity Caravan in Isabela last week, Dy expressed his family's full support to Marcos' candidacy.

On moves to stop his bid, Marcos said while he respects the opinion of others whether favorable or unfavorable to him, in the end, it's the electorate who will collectively pass judgment on the candidates in the coming elections.

He assured though that he will not resort to "trash talk" and character assassination in his campaign.

"I will continue to present my platform of government to the people in a clean and decent manner. Since the start, my campaign is a presentation of program of actions which if implemented, in my view, will make lives better for every Filipino," he said.